The Real Cost of Owning a Home in the Pittsburgh Metro | When Experience and Results Matter

The avg US homeowner now pays ~$16K/yr in hidden homeownership costs, including maintenance, insurance, and property taxes.
These hidden costs are rising faster than household incomes, 4.7% vs. 3.8% over the past year.
Pittsburgh homeowners face ~$15K/yr in hidden costs, near the national avg.
Property taxes avg ~$3,100, maintenance ~$10,600/yr, and insurance ~$1,300.
Total costs are moderate compared with larger East Coast metros.